Richard J. Rupcich
Attorney/Partner Assistant/Paralegal Name:
Ronnie Rixie

Areas of Practice:

--Estate Planning
--Probate and Trust Administration
--Guardianship
--Adoption
--Real Estate
--Local Government

Professional Credentials:

--J.D., Valparaiso University, 1986
--M.A., Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude, St. Louis University, 1974
--B.A., Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude, St. Louis University, 1973
--Georgetown University, 1968-69
--Campion Jesuit High School, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, 1968

Bar Admission:

--Indiana, 1986
--U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana

--Wesemann Scholar, Valparaiso University School of Law
--Adjunct Professor of Law, Probate Administration and Litigation, Valparaiso University School of Law
--Guardian ad litem and special administrator, Porter Superior Court

Bar Associations:

--Indiana State Bar Association
--American Bar Association
--Porter County Bar Association

Special Recognition

--Certified in Estate planning and Administration and as a specialist by the Indiana Supreme Court in 2007

Publications:

-- Practical Guide to Estate Planning, 2001

Published Cases:

--Shrouek v. Stirling, 621 N.E.2d 1107 (Ind. 1993)
Indiana Supreme court decision which established the current law
controlling joint tenancy of bank accounts in Indiana

Personal:

--Born in Chicago, Illinois, June 11, 1950

An attorney/partner at Blachly, Tabor, Bozik and Hartman, Richard Rupcich has practiced in the areas of estate planning, probate and trust administration, guardianships, adoption, real estate and local government law since 1986.

Mr. Rupcich's journey to the legal profession was not via a direct route. He attended high school at Campion Jesuit High School in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin , and studied philosophy and theology as a college and graduate student at Georgetown and St. Louis Universities .

Mr. Rupcich then furthered his education at Valparaiso University School of Law, where he is still active as an adjunct professor in the areas of estate planning and probate administration.

Combining his background in philosophy and theology with his legal education, Mr. Rupcich has helped to establish secure futures for many families through his work in estate planning, probate and trust administration, guardianships and adoptions.

Following in his father's footsteps, Mr. Rupcich is an active member of Lions International through the Valparaiso chapter. He has also served as Noble Grand of the International Order of Odd Fellows and as an associate board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Porter County. He is a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Chesterton. Mr. Rupcich is married, has three children, and lives in Valparaiso .